Comparison of Lubricants. How to Choose the Best Lubricant?

How to choose a lubricant? A question we all want a final answer to. What should you pay attention to when selecting a water-based lubricant? Here’s a life hack from Ёska—learn how to make the right choice and avoid wasting money, absolutely free!

The secret is simple: check the ingredients, and that’s it!

No matter what the packaging claims—natural, moisturizing, long-lasting, arousing, etc.—always read the ingredient list. Not familiar with ingredient lists? We get it—it’s a whole science. We’ll help you understand what should NOT be in a lubricant and why. Below, we’ve compiled a list of ingredients that should be avoided in lubricants. It’s short but essential.

Lubricant should make your intimate experiences comfortable and safe. Check out the comparison of popular lubricant brands in the table below.

Lubricant Ingredients	Ёska Water-Based	Contex Wave	Durex Play Feel	Sico Aqua	Pjur med, Natural Glide	Pjur, Woman Nude	JuJu, Moisturizing	Uslada V5 with Pro-Vitamin	Swiss Navy, All Natural
Fragrances	✖	✓	✓	-	-	-	-	✓	-
Glycerin	✖	✓	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓	-
Parabens	✖	✓	-	-	-	-	✓	✓	-
PEG (Polyethylene Glycol)	✖	✓	-	-	-	-	✓	✓	-

Ёska. Comparison of popular intimate lubricants. Table.

Glycerin can trigger yeast infections in women prone to them. Never use lubricants with propylene glycol or glycerin, as they contribute to high osmolality. High-osmolality lubricants dry out and damage cells, making tissues more susceptible to infections. Glycerin is used to prolong glide but leaves a sticky feeling once the lubricant dries.

Parabens, fragrances, dyes, PEG, and propylene glycol—are known irritants for delicate feminine tissues. These ingredients in lubricants can cause itching, burning, and even allergic reactions.

Fragrances/Perfumes, along with preservatives, are some of the most irritating ingredients for the skin.

Many organic/natural cosmetic certification systems prohibit these ingredients.

Don’t forget that some ingredients applied to the skin can enter the bloodstream. The mucous membranes of the vagina absorb substances even more effectively. This is why Ёska makes its lubricants from pure natural raw materials. We use certified organic ingredients to make your love natural and safe.